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Its more grippy now, and I feel the Eurostars were more bumpy.
Quality of rubber has a major impact on overall drive sir.
Drive has become much better, since not a lot of weight has been added in terms of wheels

Its more grippy now, and I feel the Eurostars were more bumpy.
Quality of rubber has a major impact on overall drive sir.
Drive has become much better, since not a lot of weight has been added in terms of wheels

That's great. Yes you are right about quality of rubber. I've changed to continental on my stock rims and they are amazing. I'm sure your grip and handling would be even better.

newbie here with a grande cvti this week.
was going to get advan db after going through god knows how many threads, but then read people saying that it's an urban tire, & that it won't be able to withstand high speeds, cornering etc due to soft side-wall.
also, the impact of potholes and cracks is transferred to the cabin. i have got mixed driving. frequenting to isb-khe-lhr along with urban driving. although the urban driving is on decent roads, but i'd prefer the shoes to withstand stuff instead of transferring the impact in the cabin.
Could you guys advise me regarding advan db, continental & pirelli? [noise+H rating+comfort+fuel economy]
how about a 205/50r15? any impact on suspension and ride comfort or should i stick to stock profile

newbie here with a grande cvti this week.
was going to get advan db after going through god knows how many threads, but then read people saying that it's an urban tire, & that it won't be able to withstand high speeds, cornering etc due to soft side-wall.
also, the impact of potholes and cracks is transferred to the cabin. i have got mixed driving. frequenting to isb-khe-lhr along with urban driving. although the urban driving is on decent roads, but i'd prefer the shoes to withstand stuff instead of transferring the impact in the cabin.
Could you guys advise me regarding advan db, continental & pirelli? [noise+H rating+comfort+fuel economy]
how about a 205/50r15? any impact on suspension and ride comfort or should i stick to stock profile

First the size. 205/50/15 is very low profile and will have a much smaller sidewall as compared to the original size.
The original size is 205/55/16 internationally, which is equal to 195 65 15 given in PK.
The closest to it would be 205/60/15 which would give it slightly more grip while keeping the height unchanged.
You can also get 205/65/15 which is slightly bigger but makes the ride more comfortable however handling is proportionately compromised a bit.

Now the tyres. I've used Yokohama bluearth A, Continental Conti premium contact2, and Pirelli Centurato P1 Verde on the 11th gen and I'd say they are all great tyres. Pirelli is not as soft as compared with the rest, but it's still overall quite nice. But the best in my opinion is conti. Now CPC5 is also available and if you get that you will never look back or regret.

First the size. 205/50/15 is very low profile and will have a much smaller sidewall as compared to the original size.
The original size is 205/55/16 internationally, which is equal to 195 65 15 given in PK.
The closest to it would be 205/60/15 which would give it slightly more grip while keeping the height unchanged.
You can also get 205/65/15 which is slightly bigger but makes the ride more comfortable however handling is proportionately compromised a bit.

Now the tyres. I've used Yokohama bluearth A, Continental Conti premium contact2, and Pirelli Centurato P1 Verde on the 11th gen and I'd say they are all great tyres. Pirelli is not as soft as compared with the rest, but it's still overall quite nice. But the best in my opinion is conti. Now CPC5 is also available and if you get that you will never look back or regret.

205/60-15 is a tiny bit smaller compared to 195/65-15. 205/65-15 slightly bigger but doesn't compromise the control because the extra 10mm width compensates for the grip and traction.

newbie here with a grande cvti this week.
was going to get advan db after going through god knows how many threads, but then read people saying that it's an urban tire, & that it won't be able to withstand high speeds, cornering etc due to soft side-wall.
also, the impact of potholes and cracks is transferred to the cabin. i have got mixed driving. frequenting to isb-khe-lhr along with urban driving. although the urban driving is on decent roads, but i'd prefer the shoes to withstand stuff instead of transferring the impact in the cabin.
Could you guys advise me regarding advan db, continental & pirelli? [noise+H rating+comfort+fuel economy]
how about a 205/50r15? any impact on suspension and ride comfort or should i stick to stock profile

205/50/15 isn't the right size. Go for 195/65/15 or 205/60(or 65)/15. Advan dB is best when it comes to being soundless, is soft and comfy. Conti is also good with sound but not like dB, is grippy and comfortable as well. Can't say much about Pirelli as I don't have experience with it.
Btw, congratulations on your new Grande

Its more grippy now, and I feel the Eurostars were more bumpy.
Quality of rubber has a major impact on overall drive sir.
Drive has become much better, since not a lot of weight has been added in terms of wheels

Rubber matters. Used Eurostar for first 1000kms, than shifted to yoko advan db, they are real good tyres but one of them bursted at 10k bcz of 1.5inch bolt. Installed continental contipremiumcontact5 after that. All on stock alloy rims, loving them, and found out they have immense grip, but not as quite as advan db. Who cares when you are getting superb grip with minute noise.
Yokos are excellent, but continentals are premium/outclass. Depends upon budget as well.

Rubber matters. Used Eurostar for first 1000kms, than shifted to yoko advan db, they are real good tyres but one of them bursted at 10k bcz of 1.5inch bolt. Installed continental contipremiumcontact5 after that. All on stock alloy rims, loving them, and found out they have immense grip, but not as quite as advan db. Who cares when you are getting superb grip with minute noise.
Yokos are excellent, but continentals are premium/outclass. Depends upon budget as well.

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I agree, they are outclass with the perfect blend of softness and grip.

Info on Altis 1.6

Guys,
Is there anyway I can get delivery of 1.6 Altis in February from any dealership in Karachi if booked today? Also what is the registration cost of 1.6 if done personnaly and not thru the dealer?
Also is there any chance of facelift during the 1st quarter of 2017?

Guys,
Is there anyway I can get delivery of 1.6 Altis in February from any dealership in Karachi if booked today? Also what is the registration cost of 1.6 if done personnaly and not thru the dealer?
Also is there any chance of facelift during the 1st quarter of 2017?

Facelift is expected in 2nd quarter june / july. If you can wait i would suggest you to wait

Yeah tweaking with the suspension of a brand new car is not a good ideal at all. Atleast run it 5k kms then think of doing any such mods.
I also had plans to lower my grande but didnt had the guts to give my brand new car to a local mechanic for opening its suspension for any mods. But after a few months the charm of a new car is gone and i decided against spending more on it.

Yeah tweaking with the suspension of a brand new car is not a good ideal at all. Atleast run it 5k kms then think of doing any such mods.
I also had plans to lower my grande but didnt had the guts to give my brand new car to a local mechanic for opening its suspension for any mods. But after a few months the charm of a new car is gone and i decided against spending more on it.

I think so too, but I wouldn't want to harden the ride.
What's the drive experience after lowering? Are what's the suggested method; Axio springs or Maxspeed?

Maxspeed rings will work. Spring coils only control height, they don't control softness/stiffness. That's the work of your shocks. So, when you lower it to that height softness will remain the same, but you'll get better road grip and better control over your ride.